MOT Status
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52,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion on chassis sections and weld repairs
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Slight age cracking on both outer driveshaft boots
Slight play in inner/outer track rod ends
Wiper operation slow
plastic fuel filter in close distance to exhaust system
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Corrosion on chassis sections and weld repairs
Fuel filter running very close to exhaust system,needs Attention soon
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Slight age cracking on both outer driveshaft boots
Slight play in inner/outer track rod ends
Wiper operation slow
Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front tyre perrished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front indicators faded
offside front tyre perrished
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advise rusty brake pipes!
advise steering wheel in poor condition!
advise wipers slow & weak in operation!
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advise rusty brake pipes!
advise steering wheel in poor condition!
advise wiper switch insecure!
advise wipers slow & weak in operation!
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
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WVT 697L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVT 697L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WVT 697L registered?
WVT 697L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 19 July 1973.
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